Gurnee intro.Gurnee is a village located in Lake County, in the state of Illinois and is part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area. Many team members of the Chicago Bears have their homes here. It is a pleasant place to stay and there are many hotels in Gurnee to choose from for the visitor. For those staying in Gurnee hotels, you are close to the massive Gurnee Mills Outlet Center which boasts more than 200 shops. For a different shopping experience head to the 80 unique shops set amongst beautiful old buildings and cobblestoned streets in Long Grove Historic Village. From a selection of Gurnee hotels, it is easy to explore the beautiful natural scenery of Lake County which has more than 75 inland lakes, amazing forests, long sandy beaches along the Lake Michigan shoreline and Illinois Beach State Park and 37 golf courses. The area is perfect for those who enjoy hiking, biking and fishing.